View Poll Results: Do you USUALLY use a firewall on your HOME pc?

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    Default Firewall: Yes or No

    Do you USUALLY use a firewall on your HOME pc's?

    Not really interested in what specific program/hardware you are running.

    Default xp firewall doesn't count, ie default xp = no.

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    yep , Kaspersky Internet Security.

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    kaspersky for me also

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    Yes, hardware, and a software one for program control.
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    I have kaspersky...but disable it.

    can't see the point in it...have a good enough hardware firewall that emails me when there is an event.

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    I use AVG Internet Security works a treat for me
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    Kaspersky also with firewall disabled as had probs with it blocking stuff even though configured not to.
    Hardware firewall.
    What happens if I press alt + F4?

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    hardware firewall + sygate to manage outbound applications

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    im looking at putting togeather a ipcop box.

    anyone had any experience?

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    Hardware firewall and also on linux server

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    hardware firewall + eset smart security on one and zone alarm security suite on the other.

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    I like to have something on my desktop that 'tells' me if something new is trying to open an outbound connection. Inbound,.. router's firewall is enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbo123 View Post
    I like to have something on my desktop that 'tells' me if something new is trying to open an outbound connection. Inbound,.. router's firewall is enough.
    Ditto for me! Router firewall + Zonealarm

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    I rely on the firewall in the router. Seems to deal to most crap. However, I rarely surf any dodgy sites so I seem to avoid most of the nasties.

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    Rising Firewall. Works great in the background.

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    I use the Optus supplied security package F-Secure includes firewall, works well compared to my old Norton one.

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    I use Outpost firewall, highly configurable and works a treat, has built in spyware scanner, process injection monitor and more goodies to keep you protected.

    Use Kaspersky as AV only.

    Have never been a fan of the bundled internet security packages, too big and bulky stealing ridiculous amounts of RAM and resources.

    These 2 together provide best protection and performance ratio for me.

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    IpCop is the best firewall I have used, Linux based of course. It only requires a 386 from memory. Something we all have in the cupboard. Very easy to set up and VERY VERY secure.

    It is the most stealthiest firewall I have ever used, totally invisible.

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    Yes. Zonealarm firewall plus Eset anti-virus.
    I also run Spybot and Registry Mechanic regularly.

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    windows firewall and AVG antivirus

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    Trend micro Internet security works good for me

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